Jeffrey Alan Brentlinger, 45, of Zanesfield, Ohio, was found dead at his home on Thanksgiving morning, November 24, 2016, the victim of a gunshot wound. His death was ruled a homicide and the Logan County Sheriff’s Office called in the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation to assist.

Brentlinger worked at Honda Transmission in Russells Point and owned JB Pool, Spa, and Supplies in Bellefontaine. Family noted his love of boating, football and time with family; he is survived by children and a granddaughter. Investigators described the shooting as not random and identified connections between Brentlinger and the assailants.

Five people from Lima, Ohio, including three teenagers, were arrested and charged with offenses that included complicity to commit murder and aggravated robbery; they were held in custody pending trial. A GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses raised over $4,800.

Anyone who knew Jeffrey, his movements that Thanksgiving, or who has information about his killing is asked to come forward.